Upcoming Events
EGL - Learn and Play Storytime
Join us for storytime at El Gabilan Library. We will read books, sing songs and have a fun activity at the end! For ages 0-4, and older children are more than welcome to join in on the fun.
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Aug19
John Steinbeck Library
• 3:00pmSummer Independent Studies Computer Lab
Join our Independent Study open lab to enhance your skills with two weekly one-hour classes focusing on Gmail, Google Sheets,...
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Aug19
Cesar Chavez Library
• 5:30pmIn-Person Citizenship Class at Cesar Chavez Library. This class is for adults studying to take the citizenship interview in English.
For more information and to...
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Aug20
Cesar Chavez Library
• 4:00pmLet your creativity bloom at our free workshop led by the talented floral artist, Jessica, from The Farm! Learn how to create stunning arrangements using organic flowers like...
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Aug20
All Locations
• 4:00pmFirst Son Alex Claremont-Diaz is American royalty. When a confrontation with his longtime nemesis, Prince Henry, goes viral, the White House scrambles to contain the fallout...
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Aug20
All Locations
• 4:00pmFirst Son Alex Claremont-Diaz is American royalty. When a confrontation with his longtime nemesis, Prince Henry, goes viral, the White House scrambles to contain the fallout...
Recent News Posts

Kinder/TK Boot Camp Returns!
July 1, 2025
Prepare your soon-to-be kindergartener to confidently step into the first day of school with the help of the Salinas Public Library's Kinder Boot Camp! Our Kinder Boot Camp will be accepting incoming kindergarten students in additional to transitional kindergarten (TK) students. These camps are...

Join FOSPL for Sip & Paint Fundraiser!
March 8, 2025
Friends of the Salinas Public Library (FOSPL) presents the 4th annual Sip & Paint fundraising event to be held this year on March 8, 6pm at El Gabilan Library.
Join us for this fun event where you can express your creativity while showing support for Salinas Public Library...

El Gabilan Library Celebrates 5 Years
March 6, 2025
We would like to express a massive Thanks! to the nearly 1,500 people that joined us on March 1st to celebrate the 5-year anniversary of our "new" El Gabilan Library. This event had it all: storytime; musical performances; arts and crafts for the entire family; free ice cream...

A Year to Celebrate
December 18, 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the milestones we’ve reached in the Literacy Program. This is our 40th year of hard work, growth, and heartfelt celebrations—proof that our learning community is thriving!
This fall, our third annual Fall Family Festival was our best-attended...